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Properties of Marble and Obsidian

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Properties

Hardness

Grain Size

Fracture

Streak

Porosity

Luster

Compressive Strength

Cleavage

Toughness

Specific Gravity

Transparency

Density

Specific Heat Capacity

Resistance

 
3-4
Medium Grained
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White
Less Porous
Dull to Pearly to Subvitreous
115.00 N/mm2
Perfect
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2.86-2.87
Opaque
2.4-2.7 g/cm3
0.88 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant
 
5-5.5
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Conchoidal
White
Very Less Porous
Vitreous
0.15 N/mm2
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2.6-2.7
Translucent
2.6 g/cm3
0.92 kJ/Kg K
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Marble vs Obsidian Properties

Properties of Marble and Obsidian play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Marble vs Obsidian properties, get to know more about Marble Definition and Obsidian Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Marble and Obsidian.